Long Island fire chief charged with trespassing after reportedly entering state lawmaker’s office during an ICE dispute
A Democratic lawmaker from Long Island is calling for charges against a local fire chief who allegedly caused harm to his staff after a dispute over their involvement in a recent ice operation conducted by the fire department. State Senator Phil Ramos has issued a trespass notice against East Brentwood Fire Chief Bryant Figueroa, meaning […]
Senate committee moves forward with legislation to prohibit stock trading by lawmakers
Senate Bill to Ban Stock Trading by Lawmakers Moves Forward A Senate committee has pushed forward a bill designed to prohibit stock trading by lawmakers, as well as the president and vice president. The proposal faced resistance from nearly all Republicans, except for Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), who introduced the legislation. During a Homeland Security […]
White House outlines cryptocurrency policy goals for lawmakers and regulators
On Wednesday, the White House outlined its policy priorities for regulating digital assets, giving Congress and federal regulators detailed guidance for fulfilling President Trump’s commitment to making the U.S. a “global crypto capital.” A comprehensive 166-page report from Trump’s Digital Asset Working Group offers recommendations for lawmakers and regulators, covering aspects from crypto surveillance to […]
GOP Lawmakers Demand Accountability from Energy Department for Biden’s Green Loan Program
Concerns Raised Over Energy Department’s Loan Activities Several Republican lawmakers have called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to clarify its actions under the Biden administration. Representatives Rich McCormick from Georgia and Randy Weber from Texas, along with other GOP lawmakers, sent a letter to the DOE’s deputy inspector and deputy secretary on Wednesday. They […]
State lawmakers urge the IRS to investigate nonprofit groups supporting defiance of Trump and federal immigration regulations.
Two Republicans from New York are calling for the IRS to investigate four nonprofit organizations involved in legal and immigration advocacy. They claim these groups have received taxpayer money while not doing enough to combat illegal immigration during the Trump presidency. Nicole Malliotakis from Staten Island and Claudia Tenney from Watertown raised concerns about the […]
Maryland lawmakers turned away at ICE facility, response from Homeland Security
Homeland Security Secretary Critiques Senator Over ICE Facility Inspections Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem took aim at Senator Chris Van Hollen on Monday after he, along with other lawmakers, sought to access immigration detention facilities. Van Hollen, a vocal critic of the Trump administration’s stance on illegal immigration, is part of a legislative group from […]
‘Unable to Communicate with Our Constituents’: Democratic Lawmakers Hold Sit-In After Being Blocked from ICE Facility
On Monday afternoon, members of the Maryland Democratic Congressional delegation staged a sit-in at an ICE building, which was temporarily used for holding individuals, after their request for a facility tour was denied. Prominent Maryland Democrats, including Chris Van Hollen and Angela, aimed to inspect the premises to address concerns about the treatment of undocumented […]
Group of lawmakers from both parties seeks meeting with Trump to discuss immigration and debt issues
The Solvers Caucus, a bipartisan group in the House of Representatives, is eager to engage in discussions about immigration and other important reforms. Co-chairs Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Tom Suzzy (D-N.Y.) recently sent a letter requesting a meeting with President Trump to address these key issues, after the caucus formed a working group this year […]
Epstein controversy weakens public confidence and Republican election prospects, say two US lawmakers
Concerns over Epstein Threaten Republican Prospects The ongoing controversy surrounding financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may negatively impact public trust in the Trump administration, potentially jeopardizing Republican chances in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, according to two lawmakers this past Sunday. Representative Thomas Massey, a Republican, along with Democrat Ro Khanna, expressed their […]
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine approves extended terms for lawmakers — now it’s up to the voters to decide
Suffolk County Lawmakers Aim to Extend Term Limits Recently, Suffolk County lawmakers managed to pass a measure allowing them to serve longer terms—specifically, from two years to four years. This was signed into law by Ed Romaine on Friday, marking a significant shift. However, there’s a catch: voters must approve these changes in their upcoming […]